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We want to build the best we can deliver and we believe wholeheartedly in the value of exceptional diverse talent.\nAs an AI programmer you will be working with our custom engine and our internal tools in a multi-\ndisciplinary environment composed by industry veterans, with the goal of creating systems and behaviours for our AI agents.\nThe goal for the AI of Star Citizen and Squadron 42 is to shape a world that looks highly realistic, vast and very reach in content, this can only be achieved working side-to-side with game designers, level designers, animators, audio programmers and all the members of the cloud imperium family.\nWorking with the latest PC hardware, technology and APIs, we develop extensive ranges of highly realistic and systemic features to create agent that can realistically and physically interact with the environment and the players to achieve a lifelike space simulation.\nFounded in 2012, Cloud Imperium Games creates cutting-edge videogames that defy expectations. 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Join us as we break boundaries and make videogame history.\nWe are a crowdfunded company and have a dedicated and enthusiastic community of backers who are helping us create the “Best Damn Space Sim Ever”.\nFor more information about life at Cloud Imperium Games, check this out - https://youtu.be/rH59z29Odfo\nWhat do our AI Programmers do?\nDesign and implement well-engineered, reliable, scalable and robust code to maintain and enhance gameplay experience.\nDevelop game code and extend AI code for a high-profile game.\nDrive engineering principles and practices for your teams, pushing boundaries and promoting new and innovative ways of working.\nWork closely with QAs, and other engineers to contribute to a shared vision for captivating AI.\nIdentify internal technical and developmental risks and obstacles and apply latest AI techniques and solutions to overcome them.\nWhat do we expect from our AI Programmers?\nDemonstrable AI game development experience.\nComfortable working with C++ in a large, shared codebase.\nGood knowledge of 3D mathematics, including character rotation, moving and translation.\nCreative software engineering, problem-solving and debugging skills.\nStrong multi-threaded programming skills.\nAbility to explain and present technical solutions to both programmers and team members from other disciplines.\nCIG Diversity Statement CIG is a global company, staunchly committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. 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